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They've just locked the stationary cupboard
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Originally posted by moorfield View PostAnother sign for sure. Spending what's left of their budget on corporate sounding jollies while they can.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by swamp View PostEvery time things are about to go bad at a client site it always starts with them locking the stationary cupboard. It's a sign. It means the budget is so screwed they can't even trust people not to exceed their Biro quota.
Well they've just locked the cupboard here, and it wasn't exactly a treasure trove with anything worth pilfering. They buy only the cheapest no-name paper and pens, which usually don't work.
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Originally posted by swamp View PostEvery time things are about to go bad at a client site it always starts with them locking the stationary cupboard. It's a sign. It means the budget is so screwed they can't even trust people not to exceed their Biro quota.
Well they've just locked the cupboard here, and it wasn't exactly a treasure trove with anything worth pilfering. They buy only the cheapest no-name paper and pens, which usually don't work.Insanity: repeating the same actions, but expecting different results.
threadeds website, and here's my blog.Comment
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Originally posted by AZZIK View PostForget locking it, they've relocated it here! We used to have a little cupboard on every floor, but I have to go the 2nd floor if I want a bloody pen now!
And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Last time I was with BoS I had to wait for the stationary cupboard to open ( it had opening times ) then head down, show my card and sign a receipt to get a one Biro pen.
If the person who ran that cupboard was in charge of investments, they might still have a bank.Comment
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Originally posted by minestrone View PostIf the person who ran that cupboard was in charge of investments, they might still have a bank.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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